ServiceNow to acquire Moveworks to strengthen agentic AI and enterprise search
Summary
ServiceNow has announced plans to acquire AI firm Moveworks in a $2.85 billion deal, highlighting the growing enterprise shift toward AI-driven automation to enhance IT operations and service management efficiency. After closing the deal, ServiceNow will work with Moveworks to expand its AI-driven platform and drive enterprise adoption in areas like customer relationship management, the company said. The surge in generative AI adoption has driven enterprise software providers, including ServiceNow and Salesforce, to expand their offerings through acquisitions and partnerships to maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving market. By integrating Moveworks, ServiceNow may aim to enhance its AI assistant capabilities, bridge gaps in workflow automation, and expand its reach across enterprise systems. Successfully embedding agentic AI into an enterprise platform requires careful alignment with security, governance, and compliance standards, according to Abhivyakti Sengar, practice director at Everest Group.